Cystic Fibrosis Health Center

Common Disorders

• Cystic fibrosis - resources
• Cystic fibrosis
• Neonatal cystic fibrosis screening
• Trypsin and chymotrypsin in stool
• Nasal polyps
• Secretin stimulation test
• Sweat electrolytes
• Pulmonary aspergillosis - allergic bronchopulmonary type
• Bronchiectasis
• Malabsorption
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Cystic Fibrosis - Health News

• Winter Conception Tied to Raised Risk for Autism
  Study suggests environmental factors, such as seasonal viruses, may play a role
  
• Flood Cleanup Requires Extra Care for Those With Allergies
  Experts suggest steps to stem the growth of mold
  
• Treating Kids for Environmental Ills Costs U.S. $76B a Year
  Left unchecked, pollution, chemicals, other toxins will continue to push health costs skyward, researchers say
  
• Report: California Cities Have Worst Air Pollution in U.S.
  But the country's 25 smoggiest cities have all improved since last year's review, researchers say
  
• Anxiety's on the Menu for People With Food Allergies
  Study finds many restaurant workers uninformed about allergens in food, heightening fears
  
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Related Tools and Calculators

• Allergy Quiz
  Allergies are extremely common, but often poorly understood. See how much you know about the cause and treatment of this widespread disease.
  
• Is It Really A Cold? Or Something Nastier?
  Are you dripping, blowing, hacking and generally miserable? Does it seem like you've felt that way forever? Test the odds that it's not a cold, and find out what to do about it.
  

Related Videos

• Fighting Sinus Infections: "Blowing Up" Your Nose
  If you suffer from sinus problems, you're not alone. 37 million Americans suffer headaches, fatigue and stuffiness because of it. Now a new outpatient balloon procedure could bring you almost instant relief.
  
• Six Ways to Beat Allergies
  Each year during allergy season, 35 million Americans have a tough time clearing their heads. Here are the best home-based ways to help you sniff out the sniffles.
  
• The Wheezing Game: What Really Triggers Asthma?
  Turns out it's not just a trip to the gym that can send you scrambling for your inhaler. Find out what else can trigger an asthma attack.
  
• Cat Scratch Fever - Hidden Killer
  Meet the doctor who says a disease carried by our beloved pets could become this nation's biggest health threat.
  
• Bullies and Your Kids -- The Food Allergy Factor
  President Barack Obama, Neal Patrick Harris, Ellen DeGeneres....These are just a few of the high-profile celebs now taking a stand against bullying. But sadly, there's a new worry and it's popping up at your kid's lunch table.
  
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Related Animations

• Allergy
  An allergy is an over-reaction of the immune system to a normally harmless substance called an allergen. This detailed video animation shows the causes of allergic reactions and how anti-histamine's can stop the reaction.